The Bar Rates the Judges

Edmund Murphy

(Pierce County)
Department
9  
Served since
2010  
Biography
Pierce County website  
Ranking
Fifth of 22 (93.6% positive)

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Criminal Law Knowledge

Positive 190
Neutral 13
Negative 4

Civil Law Knowledge

Positive 116
Neutral 64
Negative 10

Fairness

Positive 240
Neutral 46
Negative 4

Respect for Parties

Positive 256
Neutral 32
Negative 3

Respect for Attorneys

Positive 250
Neutral 35
Negative 3

Vote to re-elect?

Positive 411
Neutral 0
Negative 29

Fair and Competent?

Positive 413
Neutral 0
Negative 27
Sample Lawyer comments:
  • "As a former prosecuting attorney, Judge Murphy certainly has a firm grasp of criminal law and applies this knowledge well."
  • "He still needs to learn the legal standards in civil court."
  • "Always maintains an even-keeled and calm demeanor. Not afraid to hold individuals accountable for their behavior. Extremely professional."
  • "It's too early to tell whether ultimately he is a good fit, but so far, he's done a good job."
  • "He is a brilliant judge and has the appropriate level of respect for all people in front of him."
Judge's response:

Did not respond.

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